Here’s the new job vacancy for a Vice Chancellor in Accra. Accra Technical University is seeking to hire a Vice Chancellor to join its administrative team.
Company Profile
Accra Technical University is located in the central business district of Accra, the Capital City of Ghana. The University was converted from a Polytechnic to a Technical University in September 2016 by an Act of Parliament establishing Technical Universities in Ghana. The University has been mandated by the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) as amended by Act 974, 2018, and Act 1016, 2020 to provide higher education in engineering, science, and technology based disciplines, technical and vocational education and training, applied arts and related disciplines.
The University has a staff of about 800 made up of faculty, senior administrative officers, and other supporting staff, and a student population of about 29,000 made up of full and part-time students offering various academic and professional programmes. The Vision of the University is to be recognized as the top Technical University in Ghana, with strong regional influence.
Job Description
The Governing Council of Accra Technical University (ATU) invites applications from qualified and enterprising persons to fill the vacancy of Vice–Chancellor.
The Position Of The Vice-Chancellor
- The Vice-Chancellor is the Executive Head of the University and is responsible, under the Governing Council of the University, for both Academic and Administrative functions of the University.
- The Vice-Chancellor is the chief disciplinary officer and has authority over all employees and students of the University, subject to the Statutes and Conditions of Service of the University. The person shall be responsible for protecting the integrity of the University’s processes.
- The Vice-Chancellor is responsible for the promotion of a world-class, high quality Technical University education and the provision of the necessary academic and administrative leadership.
- The Vice-Chancellor shall be responsible for initiating and implementing the Strategic Plan of the University, subject to approval by the Governing Council.
- It shall be the duty of the Vice-Chancellor to advise the Governing Council and Academic Board of the University on all matters affecting policy, finance, governance, and administration of the University.
- The Vice-Chancellor, subject to the approval of the Governing Council, shall have the power to delegate any of the functions assigned by the Statutes to Senior Members of the University as deemed appropriate.
Terms Of Appointment
- The Vice-Chancellor shall hold office for an initial term of four (4) years and is eligible for re-appointment for another term only.
- The terms and conditions of the appointment shall be determined by the Governing Council of the University, consistent with the Technical Universities Act, 2016 (Act 922) as amended by Act 974, 2018, and Act 1016, 2020 and the Statutes of Accra Technical University.
- The salary and Conditions of Service attached to this position are very attractive and are comparable to those in analogous universities in Ghana.
Required Skills or Experience
The Person
- Must be unblemished and have a high degree of personal integrity, be circumspect and above reproach.
- Must be a distinguished and internationally acclaimed scholar, with academic qualification of PhD or its equivalent, preferably in sciences, technology or engineering, and must be of a professorial status.
- Must have vast experience and knowledge in tertiary education and industry.
- Must have proven capacity to motivate and manage faculty, staff, students and the University assets.
- Must have proven organizational and leadership skills.
- Must possess excellent inter-personal and communication skills, be a team player and have the capacity to manage and control crisis.
- Must be visionary, business-oriented, and able to establish rapport between industry and the University for beneficial purposes.
- Must have capacity to raise funds and other resources for teaching, research and community services.
- Must have at least twelve (12) years post qualification working experience in a senior management position in a tertiary education or related institution.
- Must be able to serve a full term of four (4) years before reaching the statutory retirement age of sixty (60) years.
How To Apply For The Job
- Candidates are to submit an application letter and a vision statement of not more than four pages (Times New Roman, font size 12 and 1.5 line spacing) outlining their vision for the University and strategies for implementation.
- Candidates are to attach their curriculum vitae, including the names and addresses of three (3) referees who can attest to the qualities of the applicant.
- All applications should be addressed to the Chairman, Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor.
- Applications must be delivered in a sealed envelope by courier to the Registry of the University and signed for, and also submitted using an electronic mail (email) to reach the addresses below, not later than 15th September, 2025.
The Chairman
Search Committee for Vice-Chancellor
c/o Office of the Registrar
Accra Technical University
P. O. Box 561
Accra
Email: searchatuvc@atu.edu.gh
Only shortlisted Applicants shall be contacted.
